The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Met Eireann issued the thunderstorm warning today at 2.30pm, with it due to expire two and half hours later. The Status Yellow alert affects Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan and Monaghan

As communities recover from severe weather events, a key watchdog says he needs more staff to handle a likely spike in complaints about government agencies.

Met Eireann issued the thunderstorm warning today at 2.30pm, with it due to expire two and half hours later. The Status Yellow alert affects Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan and Monaghan.

Met Office forecasters have warned of heavy showers and possible flooding.

Ireland is on high alert for thunderstorms today. Afterward, Met Eireann says the weather will take a dramatic turn with warmer temperatures from bank holiday Monday.

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